"Fairy tales and legends" is the theme of this year's World Sand Sculpture Festival now underway at the Tottori Sand Dunes in Tottori prefecture. On display (until May 31) are 19 massive works crafted by world-class sculptors from ten nations. The artists used around 2,700 tons of sand and took about two weeks to complete their works. Can you identify the fairy tales and legends depicted in these sand sculptures?

Douche-bag

The sculpture in the top photo is mine. It's GULLIVER at the bottom and JACK AND THE BEANSTALK on top. I did spend 14 days on it, but it was not part of the competition. It and the castle next to it are part of the large demo sculpture. The contestants only had 10 days to complete their pieces. It was a most excellent event.

Sandy

This is truly remarkable why aren’t these sculptures in some kind of permanent form, that way they can be preserved forever for people to view and awe over, it's such a waste of art if it's washed away by rain or water.....I salute those who have the gift to do this God had blessed you with absolute talent which I envy....Keep up the good work!

John Henry

jamie

I have started sand sculpting myself. I have developed an interest in it and am keen to learn more. These are amazing. I also have a unique style. well so i have been told. possibly with some practise i could become very good. :) jamie holloway